scholarly journals Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Skin Whitening Products, Among Sudanese Undergraduate Females, 2021.

Author(s):  
Reham Abdulrahman Khalil

Abstract Objectives: The knowledge, attitude and practice of skin-whitening products among female undergraduates in the medical campus, University of Khartoum.Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted at the medical campus of University of Khartoum. All consenting female undergraduates were included in the study population. 417 women were chosen through proportional stratified random sampling, and were asked to complete a questionnaire.365 completed the questionnaire with a response rate of 87%. Result: 365 women completed the questionnaire, of whom 52% had average knowledge, 32% had poor knowledge and 16% had excellent knowledge,.32% had a positive attitude, and 38% reported using skin-whitening products.Knowledge, attitude and practice were associated with several factors.Conclusion : Although The overall knowledge about skin-whitening products is average. The knowledge about skin-whitening agents is rather poor. The majority of Sudanese University students have a negative attitude towards skin-whitening, but still the use of skin-whiteners is common amongst them .. Women who feel pressured by society to whiten their skin, are more likely to use skin-whiteners, as well as those who have a family history of skin-whitening. Media and social media play an important role in this matter, being the most important source of information and the most common factor pressuring women to lighten their skin as well. We recommend media and social to be used to promote the acceptance of dark skin and raise awareness about the safe practice of skin whitening. We also recommend that the Ministry of Health and Standards and Metrology Authority mandate the labeling of all products sold in Sudan detailing ingredients and concentrations of ingredients.

2018 ◽  
Vol 9 (6) ◽  
pp. 62-67 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jasim N Al-Asadi ◽  
Asaad Q. Al-Yassen

Background: Young students can play a fundamental role in blood donation to save lives of many people. Therefore, studying factors contributing to their knowledge, attitude and practice of blood donation is essential.Aims and Objectives: To evaluate the knowledge and attitude of Basrah University students about blood donation.Materials and Methods: This descriptive cross-sectional study involved students of two colleges in Basrah University. It was carried out during the period from January to April 2017. A non-probability purposive sampling method was used in selecting the participants for this study. Information on socio-demographic characteristics, knowledge and attitude towards blood donation were collected through a structured self-administered questionnaire.Results: A total of 422 students were targeted, of these 393 (93.1%) completed the questionnaire.Only 51 (13%) of total respondents had a history of blood donation, of those 64.7% donated only once. The most mentioned reasons behind not donating were; not being asked to donate (24.6%), inconsideration of donation (11.1%), and fear of drawing blood (8.8%). Adequate knowledge was detected in 66.7% and positive attitude in 68.7%. Students of College of Medicine were younger, more knowledgeable, and donate more than those of College of Administration and Economics.Conclusion: A substantial number of the university students had inadequate blood donation knowledge. Education programs and motivational campaigns should be enhanced.Asian Journal of Medical Sciences Vol.9(6) 2018 62-67


2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Yunusa EU ◽  
Bakare AT ◽  
Shagari GB ◽  
Abubakar AM ◽  
Sharhabila Y ◽  
...  

Background: The use and abuse of stimulants has become a serious public health problem resulting into both health and psycho-social negative effects. Objectives: The study assessed the knowledge, attitude and practice of stimulants use among security personnel. Methods: A cross sectional study conducted among 180 security personnel at Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto, North-west Nigeria. Data was collected using a set of pretested, semi- structured, interviewer-administered questionnaire to obtain information on the socio-demographic characteristics of the study subjects, knowledge, attitude and practice of stimulants use. Data was analyzed using IBM SPSS version 20. Results: Majority (96.1%) had ever heard of stimulant use. Most of the respondents (87.8%) had adequate knowledge of stimulant use. A large proportion of them new that its abuse can be harmful (74.4%). Majority (73.6%) have negative attitude toward the use of stimulants. Less than a quarter (19.4%) use stimulant daily, 77.2% strongly agree that a colleague has ever been involved in the use of stimulants. Conclusion: Majority of the respondents demonstrated adequate knowledge of stimulant use and a large proportion of them new that when abused, it could be harmful. Majority have negative attitude towards use of stimulants. Security Personnel should be well informed on both the short and long term adverse effects of stimulants use.


2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Yunusa EU ◽  
Bakare AT ◽  
Shagari GB ◽  
Abubakar AM ◽  
Sharhabila Y ◽  
...  

Background: The use and abuse of stimulants has become a serious public health problem resulting into both health and psycho-social negative effects. Objectives: The study assessed the knowledge, attitude and practice of stimulants use among security personnel. Methods: A cross sectional study conducted among 180 security personnel at Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto, North-west Nigeria. Data was collected using a set of pretested, semi- structured, interviewer-administered questionnaire to obtain information on the socio-demographic characteristics of the study subjects, knowledge, attitude and practice of stimulants use. Data was analyzed using IBM SPSS version 20. Results: Majority (96.1%) had ever heard of stimulant use. Most of the respondents (87.8%) had adequate knowledge of stimulant use. A large proportion of them new that its abuse can be harmful (74.4%). Majority (73.6%) have negative attitude toward the use of stimulants. Less than a quarter (19.4%) use stimulant daily, 77.2% strongly agree that a colleague has ever been involved in the use of stimulants. Conclusion: Majority of the respondents demonstrated adequate knowledge of stimulant use and a large proportion of them new that when abused, it could be harmful. Majority have negative attitude towards use of stimulants. Security Personnel should be well informed on both the short and long term adverse effects of stimulants use.


Author(s):  
Raja Sundaramurthy ◽  
Sasikala Kathiresan ◽  
Sriandaal Venkateshvaran ◽  
Surya Kannan

Background: Stressful puerperal period and its complications can be prevented by adequate care, proper diet and exercises. Though studies have indicated post-natal exercises (PNE) is helpful in reducing the effect of perineal muscle weakness, many women are unaware of its full benefits. This study is planned to know the knowledge, attitude and practice of PNE in post-natal mothers.Methods: Descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted in department of obstetrics and gynecology for 3 months (November 2019 to January 2020). 160 post-natal women were enrolled with convenient sampling. Structured questionnaire was used to collect socio-demographic and obstetric details, source of information, knowledge, attitude and practice of PNE.Results: A total 58.8% of this study participants revealed health care professions were the commonest source of information. More than half of them had adequate knowledge but still many were not aware of full benefits of PNE as only 3-5% aware of other benefits like prevention of urinary incontinence. 98.8% of the women’s felt PNE is essential and 62.5% felt household work hinder them doing. 92.5% said they will emphasize the importance of PNE to others. No significant correlation found between socio-demographic characters and knowledge, attitude and practice of PNE.Conclusions: Though most of the study population had adequate knowledge and positive attitude, household activities were the commonest barrier in doing PNE. Educating and creating awareness among family members is essential to improve the adherence. Continuing influence by health care workers during antenatal and postnatal period will be the key for improving adherence.


1998 ◽  
Vol 28 (4) ◽  
pp. 210-211 ◽  
Author(s):  
A A Ajayi ◽  
T C Olotu ◽  
G G Sofowora

Severe generalized pruritus is a common drawback in chloroquine therapy of malaria in black Africans. In a cross-sectional study, we evaluated the knowledge, attitude and practice of 117 Nigerian hospital workers, who historically itch to chloroquine, to the use of prednisolone to prevent chloroquine pruritus in malaria. Ninety per cent of respondents had a positive family history of chloroquine induced pruritus. Seventy-five per cent (92) of the subjects were aware of the anti-pruritic action of prednisolone, but only 43% ( n = 40) have ever used it during malaria. Among the prednisolone users ( n = 40), 25 (62.5%) had total prevention, 25% ( n = 10) had marked pruritus attenuation, but no effect was seen in 12.5% ( n = 5). The modal prednisolone dose causing inhibition of itching was 10 mg orally given once. Concurrent prednisolone increased compliance with chloroquine in 68% of all who used the combination, and there was no evidence of malaria recurrence.


2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 235-248

Introduction: Products registered with the National Pharmaceutical Regulatory Agency (NPRA) have two main features: MAL Registration Number and Meditag™ Hologram sticker. Both of these features need to be displayed on each pack of drug sales. Missing either one or both above features consider as unregistered medicines. This study aims to determine the prevalence and factors associated with knowledge, attitude and practice of unregistered medicines usage among patients with chronic disease attending Klinik Kesihatan Bandar Kota Bharu, Kelantan. Methods: A cross-sectional study involving 108 respondents using convenient sampling was conducted at the outpatient unit of Klinik Kesihatan Bandar Kota Bharu, Kelantan, Malaysia, from June 2019 to July 2019. Results: The prevalence of unregistered medicines usage was 15.7%. Although the respondents had good knowledge about unregistered medicines. More than half (64.8%) of respondents have good knowledge of unregistered knowledge and 91.7% of respondents have negative attitude towards unregistered medicines. Factors associated with practice of unregistered medicines use is found to be level of education and perceived of health believe. Lower education and perceived benefit of unregistered medicines 4 times and 12 times more likely to take unregistered medicines respectively compare to higher education level and perceived no health benefit. Conclusion: In conclusion, prevalence of unregistered medicines usage was 15.7%. More than half (64.8%) of the respondents were categorized as having good knowledge. We need to strengthen our education program to modify patient's belief on the non-benefit using unregistered medicines.


Author(s):  
Garoma Desa ◽  
Derara Birasa ◽  
Yosef Deneke ◽  
Diriba Oljira

The study was conducted in Meda Welabu district, Bale zone, Ethiopia from March 2019 to November 2019 to assess the knowledge, attitude and practice of the community toward rabies using a community based cross sectional study supported by semi-structured questionnaire survey. Meda Welabu district and the kebeles were selected purposively and by lottery method respectively, while the households from each kebeles were selected using systematic random sampling technique. Of 400 people interviewed, the majority of participants (88%) had been heard of rabies previously and 52.5% of them knew dogs as the reservoir of rabies. About 73% of them answered bite is the major source of rabies transmission and 62.8% could able to describe the symptoms of rabies in dogs. Statistically significant difference was revealed between some key questions related to KAP and explanatory variables like sex (P<0.001), age (P<0.001) educational levels (P<0.001) and religion (P<0.001) of respondents. Generally, the people in this area are a little bit known about rabies; however, they have negative attitude and practice on rabies. Therefore, an education outreach should be conveyed to ensure accurate knowledge, improve attitude and practice about rabies in this area.


2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sivaneswari Selvarajoo ◽  
Jonathan Wee Kent Liew ◽  
Wing Tan ◽  
Xin Ying Lim ◽  
Wardha F. Refai ◽  
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